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| I firmly believe that one’s beauty secret lies in the genes. Even though I am blessed with natural good looks, I feel that beauty is the reflection of a pure and beautiful mind. I barely use make-up but to tone up my facial skin I leave on fresh sliced cucumber on my face. I also use a soothing face pack of sandalwood powder and rose water. The only beauty products I use are Johnson’s baby soap, lotion and cream. |
I am a 17-year-old girl. I have always had short, thin hair. But now I want to grow my hair — I’m afraid that it’ll look bad because I don’t have a thick mane. Is there anything I can do to bring volume to my hair?
Dia, e-mail
To begin with you must ensure that your have a healthy diet and consume plenty of fresh fruits and green vegetables. A regular hair care programme with oiling, steam therapy and natural nourishing packs is a must for healthy and thick hair. Mix castor and almond oil in equal quantities and massage it in to your hair. Wrap with a hot towel and apply the following hair mask: 2 eggs,1 tbs fenugreek powder,1 tsp triphala, brahmi and bhringraj powder. Apply this to the scalp and hair and leave for 40 minutes. Wash it off with a mild natural shampoo.
I am an 18-year-old woman with oily skin. I have a breakout of pimples whenever my skin is exposed to dust. When reduced, the pimples leave black marks on my skin. I use green coconut water on the affected areas. Will it be useful? Could you please suggest some simple remedy that will lighten my skin tone and also reduce these marks.
Debarpita, e-mail
Take some mineral water and add 2 drops of peppermint oil and a pinch of camphor to it. Also, add 50ml of rose water to this and store in the fridge. Wipe your skin with this tonic whenever you come from outdoors by dabbing some on cotton wool and protect your skin with an oil-free sunscreen.
